The Arrival
2007-09-03
The Arrival, the newest book by Shaun Tan, tells the the familiar story of an immigrant in an intriguing new way. Conveyed entirely in detailed drawings which look like sepia-toned, worn photographs, this book feels like paging through an old photo album without the aid of captions or notes. We follow the immigrant as he packs a small bag, says a heartbreaking goodbye to his wife and small daughter, and boards a steamer ship along with hundreds of others to reach a new land. The new city is at once recognizable and surreal and recalls the halls and images of Ellis Island and New York City.Read More →